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Job Details
Position: Family Practice PA
Location: California
Assignment Duration: 120 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8-hour shifts starting in early October
Responsibilities:
• Provide outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Position: Family Practice PA
Location: California
Assignment Duration: 15 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8-hour shifts starting in late December
Responsibilities:
• Provide outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Pediatrics PA - California
Requirements:
• Experience with routine pediatric care
• Proficiency with Practice Fusion EMR system
Schedule:
• 12-day assignment
• Start date: Immediately
• 8a - 5p shifts for 3 days...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Pediatrics PA - California
Requirements:
• Experience with well-child exams
• Ability to handle common pediatric conditions
• Experience with high acuity cases (e.g., COPD, diabetes)
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR system
Schedule:
• 120-day...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
The Golden State of California is the home of your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in pediatrics to begin coverage in late October. Hours include 8a - 4:30p shifts for 4-5 days per week. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of pediatrics cases and procedures. There is a chance...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in California! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in cardiovascular & thoracic surgery to begin coverage in mid October. Hours include 8-10 hour shifts. The selected locum will be handling artery/vein harvesting and general CVT cases. There is a chance for an extension with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in California is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in mid October. Hours include 8-10 hour shifts for 4-5 days per week. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, diabetes, hypertension, and other family...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in women & adolescent health to begin coverage in mid October. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling pre/post partum care, birth control, pregnancy consults, and other women's...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
A hospital in California is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Urology Surgery for a 120-day locum tenens assignment starting in early October. The position involves working Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, focusing on clinical urology consultations, follow-ups, and treating conditions like kidney stones and bladder infections. This...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a physician assistant for coverage starting in October. The chosen locum will work 8-5 Monday through Friday seeing patients for pap smears and well exams. Ability to travel the LA area is a plus. To learn more about this position, apply today
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Locum tenens PA jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
In California, the average PA salary is $153,960 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs in California must have a written practice agreement with at least one supervising physician. It should outline the policies, procedures, and a level of supervision required. In general, PAs in California have moderate practice authority. Moderate authority refers to the fact that state law requires additional administrative burdens. This impacts the practice environment and limits the PA.
In California, physician assistants (PAs) must engage in continuing education (CE) to maintain their license and stay up-to-date with medical knowledge. The California Physician Assistant Board sets the CE requirement, which is currently 50 CE hours per two-year renewal cycle. Completing CE ensures PAs remain proficient in their clinical skills, promotes lifelong learning, and upholds patient safety. By fulfilling the CE requirement, PAs demonstrate their commitment to professional growth and contribute to the overall quality of healthcare services provided in California.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.